Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay
Tonka Bay
Restaurant in Tonka Bay, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay is an easy pick for a relaxed, flexible meal near the lake, especially when the group has mixed tastes. Choose it over more specialized nearby options when convenience, casual energy, and broad occasion fit matter more than a chef-led or cuisine-specific destination dinner.
About Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay
Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay is a Tonka Bay venue with daily hours and a smart casual dress code. The schedule runs from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 11 PM Friday, 9 AM to 11 PM Saturday, and 9 AM to 10 PM Sunday.
Evaluate it as a flexible Tonka Bay option rather than as a narrowly defined destination. Use the hours and smart casual dress code as the planning anchors, then check current details directly before making time-sensitive plans.
Use it when flexibility matters more than a destination meal
Consider Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay when the priority is a Tonka Bay venue with broad scheduling coverage. For comparison, Miyabi - Excelsior and Shiki are nearby names to cross-shop, while Parlour Excelsior is another nearby option to consider. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay is the Tonka Bay choice on this list.
For a two- or three-visit strategy, let the first visit answer practical questions: how the timing and occasion feel for your party. A later visit can then be planned around the day of week and closing time. For another comparison, look at Mirabelle; for another nearby name, compare Maynards.
Who should choose it first
First-timers should choose it when they want a Tonka Bay venue with daily hours and smart casual expectations. Solo diners, couples, and groups should confirm current availability and any seating needs directly. If the decision is mainly about exploring the area, pair this page with broader Tonka Bay dining research before locking the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 5635 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com
- Phone
- +19524010066
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hazelwood Food & Drink leverages its Lake Minnetonka setting to create a quietly scenic, classic lakeside experience. The restaurant leans into seasonal rhythms, spring ice-out, peak summer boat traffic, and the hush of autumn, so the mood shifts with the calendar: bright and convivial in warm months, hushed and reflective as the shoreline quiets. The building’s bay-side position and steady lake light shape the dining room more than any overt theatrics; the focus is on place, simple refinement and a calm, inviting atmosphere that pairs well with the regionally minded cuisine.
Best For
Hazelwood is a natural pick for weekend brunch and for dinners that favor local freshwater ingredients and wood-fired preparations. Its lakeside location makes it especially appealing during summer when boat traffic and open skies animate the experience, while quieter shoulder seasons reward guests seeking a relaxed, contemplative meal. The setting supports date-night dinners and easy casual gatherings alike: come for the view and stay for the ingredient-forward plates that reflect Minnesota’s lake-country traditions.
Ordering Tips
Start with dishes that showcase Hazelwood’s roster of signature preparations: the Smoked Gouda Hash Browns for a savory, textural opener, the Seafood Clay Pot for a communal, lake-influenced centerpiece, and the Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken for a straightforward, wood-smoke–driven entrée. The menu also draws on regional freshwater traditions: look for preparations featuring walleye, northern pike or wild rice when they appear. Portions and preparations skew toward shareable, thoughtfully sourced plates, so plan to try a couple of items per person to sample the kitchen’s range.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting neighborhood atmosphere with a nice main dining room, varying by seating area; cozy and sophisticated with good food quality noted in reviews.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Smoked Gouda Hash Browns
- Seafood Clay Pot
- Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5635 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Planning details
Location
5635 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331 · Directions
Also consider
If Hazelwood is not the right fit
Try Maynards if the group wants a more classic lake-area outing. Try Parlour Excelsior if the evening should feel more like a burger-and-cocktail stop than an all-purpose restaurant meal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in the Tonka Bay area
Choose Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay when the priority is an easy, flexible meal with a casual room. Miyabi - Excelsior and Shiki are stronger fits when the group specifically wants Japanese dining; Hazelwood is the safer choice when preferences are mixed or the plan needs less structure.
Parlour Excelsior is the better cross-shop for a more bar-driven night, while Mirabelle reads more occasion-focused. Hazelwood sits in the middle: easier for repeat casual meals, less formal, and better suited to groups that want a dependable table rather than a destination format.
For lake-area atmosphere, Maynards is the peer to compare most directly. Pick Maynards when the setting is the point; pick Hazelwood when the meal itself needs to be more broadly useful for lunch, dinner, or a casual celebration.
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Compare Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay | Tonka Bay | No published awards |
| Miyabi - Excelsior | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Parlour Excelsior | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Shiki | Excelsior | No published awards |
| Mirabelle | Excelsior | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #378We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #662024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2982024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #602023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| Maynards | Excelsior | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay in Tonka Bay?
Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay is in Tonka Bay. Nearby names to compare include Miyabi - Excelsior, Parlour Excelsior, Shiki, Mirabelle, and Maynards.
Is daytime or evening better at Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay?
The hours support both daytime and evening planning: it opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 9 AM Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
Is Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay good for a special occasion?
The dress code is smart casual, and the daily hours make it possible to plan across multiple days of the week.